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No. 12 Huskies Welcome No. 9 Clarkson to Storrs This Weekend
10/1/2026 4:32:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
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STORRS, Conn. – No. 12 UConn women's hockey (0-2) is set to face No. 9 Clarkson (2-0) this weekend for the home opener in Storrs. Game one is set for Friday, October 2 at 6:00pm. The series will conclude on Saturday, October 3 at 3:00pm. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
UConn has started the season 0-2 for the first time since the 2024-25 season. The Huskies dropped two games at St. Cloud State last weekend. Junior forward Claire Murdoch leads the Huskies with 3 points this season.
A Look at Clarkson
The Clarkson Golden Knights won their season opening series against RIT, outscoring the Tigers, 14, 4 across two games. The Golden Knights successful opening weekend propelled them into the top ten of the national rankings after entering the season at No. 12 in the preseason poll. Clarkson is coached by Matt Desrosiers entering his 19th season. The Golden Knights were voted to finish in fourth place in the ECAC Preseason Coaches' Poll. Forward Sara Manness, and defender Kate Manness were selected to the ECAC Preseason All-League team.
Series History
These two programs met a season ago at Clarkson, resulting in a split of the two-game series. The Huskies win last season snapped a three-game winning streak for the Golden Knights. Clarkson leads the all-time series, 5-2-1.
Know Before You Go
Parking: $10 cash only parking in I-Lot (Lots surrounding Toscano Family Ice Forum).
Access: Doors open at 5:00pm on Friday and 2:00pm and Saturday.
